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Teaching Assistant

The C-Suite Review · Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

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🗂 We’re Hiring: Teaching Assistant🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time💼 Level: Entry-Level to Mid-LevelWe are seeking a caring, patient, responsible, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support teachers in delivering engaging learning experiences and maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment. This role will work closely with teachers and students to support academic development, classroom activities, student wellbeing, and daily school operations. Typical Teaching Assistant responsibilities include supporting lessons, assisting students individually or in small groups, preparing learning materials, supervising students, and monitoring student progress. (Indeed)🎯 Key Responsibilities• Support teachers with daily classroom activities, lesson preparation, and learning programs.• Assist students individually and in small groups with assignments, activities, and learning tasks.• Prepare teaching materials, classroom resources, worksheets, displays, and learning equipment.• Support students who require additional academic, behavioral, or learning assistance.• Encourage students to participate actively in classroom activities and develop positive learning habits.• Supervise students during lessons, breaks, lunch periods, extracurricular activities, and school events.• Maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and positive classroom environment.• Support classroom routines, attendance, transitions, and daily administrative activities.• Observe students' learning progress, behavior, participation, and individual needs.• Provide relevant observations and feedback to teachers regarding student development and challenges.• Assist teachers with marking assignments, maintaining records, preparing materials, and organizing classroom resources.• Encourage positive behavior and help students follow school and classroom rules.• Support students' social, emotional, and personal development.• Assist with extracurricular activities, educational events, field trips, and school programs.• Help create an engaging and supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.• Communicate professionally with teachers, school staff, students, and parents when required.• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information, academic records, and personal matters.• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, workshops, and professional development activities.• Follow school policies, child safeguarding procedures, health and safety requirements, and professional standards.• Perform additional educational and administrative duties as assigned by teachers or school leadership.✅ Requirements• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Teacher Aide, Classroom Assistant, Tutor, Childcare Assistant, or similar role is preferred.• Passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.• Patient, caring, responsible, approachable, and positive personality.• Ability to work effectively with children of different ages, abilities, and backgrounds.• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.• Good organizational and time-management abilities.• Ability to follow teacher instructions while also taking initiative when appropriate.• Strong observation and problem-solving skills.• Ability to support students with different learning needs and abilities.• Good English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage.• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is preferred.• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information professionally.• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced educational environment.• High school diploma, SPM, STPM, A-Level, or equivalent qualification required; Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Teaching, or a related field is preferred.• Previous experience in an international school environment is an advantage. Current Malaysia-based Teaching Assistant postings commonly emphasize classroom support, student safety, preparation of learning resources, English communication, and teamwork. (JobLeads)🌟 What We Offer• Opportunity to build professional experience in education and student support.• Exposure to classroom management, learning support, child development, and educational activities.• Opportunity to work closely with experienced teachers and education professionals.• Professional training, mentorship, workshops, and development opportunities.• Career progression into Senior Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Teacher, Student Support Coordinator, Academic Coordinator, or Education Program Coordinator roles.• A supportive, collaborative, and student-focused working environment.• Opportunities to develop communication, classroom management, leadership, and educational support skills.• Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits package.